Of S. Peters confessing Christ.* 1.1
COnsider 1. Jesus came into the quarters of Cae∣sarea Philippi, and he asked his Disciples, say∣ing, Whom say men that the Son of Man is? For it is good sometimes to know what men say of us, both that we may come to know, and correct our de∣fects; and that we may strive to make good, and to perfect in our selves such things, as are said of us to our commendation; but take heed you do not de∣sire it out of vain glory, and ostentation. Observe how Christ calleth himself every where the Son of Man, though he were the only begotten Son of God; and yet worldly men foolishly stand upon their Points, and Titles of Honour.
Consider 2. The Apostles answer; Some John the Baptist, and other some Elias, &c. they say not, some a Glutton, others a Drunkard, and other such like reproaches; to teach us, that slanderous reports ought not to be uttered before our Brother, not to afflict his mind. Observe how far men were off from the esteem they ought to make of Christ, not∣withstanding that his Miracles did most apparently evidence his Divinity; that you might cease to wonder if your Neighbours, or Companions un∣dervalue you, or mistake, in taking you to be worse